The prohibition on the use of the defense of qualified immunity pursuant to Section 4 [41-4A-NMSA 1978] of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act and the waiver of sovereign immunity pursuant to Section 9 [41-4A-9 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of that act shall not abrogate judicial immunity, legislative immunity or any other constitutional, statutory or common law immunity.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 41-4A-10

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.